One month after the tragedy in Parkland, Fla., Pa. state Rep. Peter Schweyer participated in a news conference to demand change, fight for commonsense gun reform, and protect communities across the commonwealth. Read more

State Rep. Peter Schweyer, D-Lehigh, highlighted his legislation ( H.B. 985 ) before the House Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee that would establish a Veteran Suicide Prevention Grant Program to be administered by the Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs. Schweyer said his legislation has two components: to establish the program for veterans to receive mental health and support and to provide a permanent funding stream in the state budget to specifically support veterans’ suicide prevention programs. “Often times we hear heartbreaking stories of how our veterans struggle with both the visible and invisible wounds of war,” Schweyer said. “Many veterans become frustrated and disenfranchised with the extremely complicated veterans’ benefits system and I want to change that.” The legislation would increase the fee for birth and death certificates by $2 each. The generated revenue would be deposited into a fund, administered by the DMVA, specifically for the competitive grant program. The Lehigh County lawmaker said that during the DMVA budget hearing last week, Adj. Gen. Anthony Carrelli testified the suicide rate for Pennsylvania veterans is twice the rate of non-servicemen and women in the state. “It is critical we ensure that all of our veterans across Pennsylvania and their loved ones have the necessary resources and support with both the physical and psychological Read more

Pa. state Rep. Peter Schweyer discusses his fight for a veterans suicide prevention grant program and dedicated funding to combat the epidemic of veteran suicide in Pennsylvania at a meeting of the House Veterans and Emergency Preparedness Committee. Read more

At today's budget hearing with the Pennsylvania Department of Education, Pa. state Rep. Peter Schweyer talked about the need for more teachers and improved facilities in the Allentown School District to give our children the best possible education in safe and modern buildings. Read more

ALLENTOWN, March 1 – State Reps. Mike Schlossberg and Peter Schweyer, both D-Lehigh, issued the following statements after the guilty verdict in the trial of Allentown Mayor Ed Pawlowski. Rep. Peter Schweyer: “The people of Allentown are some of the proudest and toughest folks in all of Pennsylvania. We have seen ups and downs, good times and bad. Today’s announcement that Mr. Pawlowski has been found guilty by an impartial jury of breaking the public’s trust is certainly a sad day for my hometown, but gives us the chance to move forward. “There has been a cloud hanging over City Hall over the last few years which caused tension and frustration for city employees, business and everyday citizens. But the illicit activity perpetrated by Mr. Pawlowski has not hurt our strong neighborhoods, has not curtailed our economic recovery and hasn’t stopped the remaining dedicated city workers from working hard for each and every one of us. “I’m a lifelong Allentownian and I am fully confident that our best days are ahead of us. We will do today what we do best: roll up our sleeves and get to work on building a better community. You have my word that I will be right there with you. “ Rep. Mike Schlossberg: “Today is not a joyful day, it’s the conclusion of a tragedy. But hopefully, and more importantly, today marks the end of a painful chapter for the people of Allentown. Read more

HARRISBURG, March 1 – State Rep. Peter Schweyer, D-Lehigh, issued the following statement regarding the latest news story about a member of the Pennsylvania General Assembly being accused of sexual assault. Read more

In the second week of House Appropriations Committee public hearings for the 2018-19 state budget, Pa. state Rep. Peter Schweyer discussed why career and technical education is crucial in quality education and creating good paying jobs for students. Read more

As a member of the House Appropriations Committee, Pa. state Rep. Peter Schweyer discusses day one, where he explains why these next three weeks are crucial for the commonwealth’s finances and taxpayers. Read more

At the Invent Penn State Day at the Capitol, Pa. state Rep. Peter Schweyer talks about the importance of funding job creation and entrepreneurship programs and hopes to keep these issues in the forefront as this year's state budget process gets underway. Read more

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